A few months ago Brandon was contacted to do a restoration for Arlene Wagner. If you are not familiar with Arlene, she is not only the founder and curator of the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum, author of The Art & Character of Nutcrackers but also has her new claim to fame….She was the first guest on the new Conan O’Brien show, Conan.

Arlene Wagner and Conan

Back to the nutcracker…..The nutcracker she is having restored is a remarkable piece. It is dated approximately to the 1500’s. She wanted to restore this nutcracker by adding the bird that is missing from his hat….

Brandon sculpted a few examples and the final design was agreed upon. He is now on to carving.

Check back for updates on this restoration.

Also, the Seahorse Figural Nutcracker is done! Check back for pictures.